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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.68, 1,148.44 and 375.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.68, 1,148.44 and 375.53 is: 563.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.68 : 1,148.44 = 375.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.68/1,148.44 = 375.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.68x = 1,148.44 × 375.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.68x = 431,273.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,273.67/765.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.26

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